Iran has carried out a large-scale missile and drone attack targeting the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa, according to Iranian state media. The strikes were described as a direct response to what Iran claims was an unprovoked Israeli attack on its territory earlier.
Iran’s Mehr News Agency stated that Israel’s aggression left Tehran with no choice but to defend its national security and retaliate. The report emphasized that Iran’s strikes were aimed at what it called “occupied Palestinian territories.”
Prior to the Iranian attack, Israel reportedly struck an Iranian state media facility. The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog confirmed that Iran’s major uranium enrichment sites were not significantly damaged. Before launching its offensive, Iran also issued warnings to Israeli media outlets, urging them to evacuate.
The situation heightens fears of a wider regional conflict, with potential involvement from other armed groups and global powers. International leaders are likely to call for de-escalation, but the cycle of retaliation between Iran and Israel continues to raise tensions.
This remains a developing story, and further updates are expected as events unfold.
